WebToEpub

Extension that converts Web Novels (and other web pages) into an EPUB for offline reading. Works with many sites, including: 1.…
What is WebToEpub?
WebToEpub is a Chrome extension that specializes in converting online web novels and web pages into EPUB files, suitable for offline reading. This tool is compatible with several popular sites such as Baka-Tsuki, ArchiveOfOurOwn, FanFiction.net, Royal Road, and Readlightnovel. The usage involves navigating to a particular web page containing the story, clicking the WebToEpub icon, verifying the story details, and clicking 'Pack EPUB' button, after which the EPUB file is downloaded. The software is licensed under GPL v3 and the source code can be found on GitHub.

Extension stats

By: dteviot
Users: 60,000+
Rating: 4.69 (366)
Version: 1.0.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-11)
Creation date: 2020-07-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • downloads
  • scripting
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 430.08K

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Extension summary

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Extension that converts Web Novels (and other web pages) into an EPUB for offline reading. Works with many sites, including:

  1. Baka-Tsuki.org
  2. ArchiveOfOurOwn.org
  3. FanFiction.net.
  4. royalroad.com
  5. www.readlightnovel.com (partial support)
  6. Numerous other light novel sites

To use with Baka-Tsuki:

  1. Browse to a Baka-Tsuki web page that has the full text of a story.
  2. Click on the WebToEpub icon on top right of the Chrome window.
  3. Check story details are correct.
  4. Select image to use for cover.
  5. Click the "Pack EPUB" button.
  6. Wait for progress bar to finish (indicating the images being downloaded) and the generated EPUB to be placed in your downloads directory.
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for downloading epub from various webnovels and stories.
  • Provides a chapter list for bundling content.
  • Useful for reading on mobile devices.
  • Has customizable scraping options.
  • Excellent for downloading stories before they are taken down.
Cons
  • Not consistently working on fanfiction.net and other specific sites.
  • Issues with handling images, leading to large and unreadable epub files.
  • Some users report multiple blank pages in the output.
  • Not working on certain sites like kakaopage and wuxia click.
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Issues with image handling
  • Not working on certain websites
  • Customizable scraping options
  • User-friendly for downloading web stories
Recent reviews
by Yona, 2024-11-12

by Avi El, 2024-11-09

by Emmanuel Peters, 2024-11-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebToEpub requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WebToEpub is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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